Babilas, Philipp and Knie, Ulrich and Abels, Christoph (2012) Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids. JOURNAL DER DEUTSCHEN DERMATOLOGISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT, 10 (7). pp. 488-491. ISSN 1610-0379, 1610-0387
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Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), in particular glycolic acid, are a class of chemical compounds frequently used in cosmetics and dermatology. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding chemistry, mechanism of action as well as the different indications ranging from cosmetic skin hydration to acne proven by clinical trials. Overall AHAs depending on the concentration used present an ingredient for cosmetic products or medical devices with proven efficacy.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | PHOTOAGED SKIN; GLYCOLIC ACID; MILD; ACNE; EMULSION; aesthetics; peeling; acne; skin; fruit acid |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Dermatologie und Venerologie |
| Depositing User: | Petra Gürster |
| Date Deposited: | 18 May 2020 05:53 |
| Last Modified: | 18 May 2020 05:53 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/18513 |
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